Spring Maintenance Tips to Protect Your Home’s Value

Spring cleaning is an important task for us all. This helps us protect our investment and will keep your home running smoothly at the same time. It will only take a few days to do this, so let’s get started.

Inside Your Home

— As the weather gets warmer it’s important to ensure your windows are in good working condition. Inspect all windows for proper operation and a tight fit. Clean the window tracks and check that the weatherstripping hasn’t cracked or torn. Preventing unwanted outside air from leaking into your home also will reduce your energy bills.

— Remember, open windows can be hazardous, especially to young children. Screens are designed to keep insects from getting into a home; not to prevent a child from falling. Parents need to take action to lessen the potential risks of accidental falls from windows.

— Have your air conditioning system inspected and cleaned. If your system has a filter, replace it every three months to keep your unit working efficiently.

— Warmer weather also means that pests – including ants, roaches, rats, and termites – will be looking to join your household. Keep them out by sealing cracks and openings along baseboards, behind sinks, and around pipes and windows. And, repair holes in door and window screens.

Outside Your Home

— Check the condition of glazing compound, caulking and exterior paint. Replace or paint as needed.

— To prevent outside pests from entering your home, look for cracks and holes on the outside of your home and seal them up. Be sure to include points where utility lines enter the house. Also address damage to the basement foundation and windows.

— Check for evidence of termites such as sagging floors and ceilings or dry, brown tunnels in the ground near the home’s foundation.

— Seed and feed the lawn and plant annuals, cut back perennials that need pre-growth pruning.

— Clean your gutters of debris. Yes, you have to do this in the fall and the spring. Long winters bring a mix of storms and heavy winds that can carry a lot of debris to your gutters.

Remember, focusing on these small jobs now will save you time and money in the future.

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We saw our agent listed somewhere and thought she seemed nice. She was very responsive, so we went with her. This was our first home buying experience and despite our lack of knowledge, each step went smoothly and our agent was helpful. The e-sign capability was a smooth and handy process since we were buying from a couple states away.
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